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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.86 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.86 and 61.82 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.86 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.86 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.86 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 8,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584.33/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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